Leonardo (Leo) Occhipinti lives in El Bolsón, Andean Region of the 42nd Parallel in Argentina. An artist, illustrator and comic creator, he has shared his comic strips, “Synchronicities” (“Sincronias” en Español) and “New World” (“Nuevo Mundo”), with Sol del Valle and Sopris Sun readers for close to four years. This interview has been edited for […]
July 2026
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Age-Friendly Carbondale wants you to prepare for wildfires
The best part of the Age-Friendly Carbondale (AFC) booth at July’s First Friday was the Wheel of Fortune. Modeled after the TV show’s giant spinning wheel, this one was a petite, blue, yellow, red and green handmade version. Instead of winning money, contestants won items to stock a “go bag,” like a flashlight, first aid […]
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Curated Calendar – July 9 to July 19
THURSDAY, JULY 9 NONFICTION BOOK CLUBThe Nonfiction Book Club discusses books based on animals at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm. For next month’s topic, call the library at 970-963-2889. WORLD CUPThe Crystal Theatre continues screening the World Cup today at 2pm (France vs. Morocco), tomorrow at 1pm (Spain vs Belgium) and Saturday at […]
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Scuttlebutt – July 9, 2026
Hero supportAlpine Bank recently opened an account to help the families of the five firefighters impacted by the Snyder Fire, and invites the community to contribute. The bank started the account off with an initial $25,000. Donations can be made in person or over the phone at any Alpine Bank branch through Aug. 31; just […]
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Letters – July 9, 2026
Correction: Last week’s article,“‘This administration is burning the rule book,’” stated that there are seven parcels on the Roan Plateau subject to a prospective natural gas lease sale slated for December. There are five parcels within the Roan Plateau Management Area (RPMA) and two with stipulations outside the RPMA. Thank you, Near NewMany thanks to […]
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VOICES Radio Hour: The value of a nugget of hope
By Sumaya Abuhaidar Sumaya Abuhaidar is a spiritual adventurer, writer and artist who finds inspiration in the wilds of Colorado’s mountains. Recently recovered from devastating chronic illness, she shares her story and insights on Substack through prose, poetry and art. Four years ago, I could barely get out of bed. I was so chronically exhausted […]
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Los residentes de Cavern Springs firmaron un contrato para adquirir su parque de casas móviles
Una cooperativa dirigida por los residentes y formada por las 98 familias del parque de casas móviles de Cavern Springs, situado entre Carbondale y Glenwood Springs, firmó esta semana un contrato para adquirir la propiedad por $23 millones de dólares. Su oferta, presentada a principios de junio, fue aceptada esta semana por la empresa propietaria […]
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Holy Cross alcanzó el “100 % de energía renovable” en marzo. Pero aún no ha dejado de lado los combustibles fósiles.
Holy Cross Energy generó en marzo suficiente energía renovable para cubrir el consumo eléctrico de sus socios, pero la empresa tuvo que recurrir a los combustibles fósiles para satisfacer la demanda. La cooperativa eléctrica de Western Slope cuenta con una combinación de proyectos de energía solar, eólica e hidráulica que cubren aproximadamente el 60 % […]